Suzuki Alto

Suzuki’s Alto was a budget city car that focussed heavily on economy. If you can pick up the last model (2009-2014), you can expect a low purchase price and cheap running costs. It sits in insurance group four and the sole 1.0-litre petrol engine is claimed to have a fuel economy of 66 mpg. You’ll also find that it’s a peppy enough motor to make driving an Alto quite fun. Okay, it’s not the best-equipped or the best-looking car around, but it’s not trying to be. It’s a straightforward car, ideal for an urban runabout, and it’s a choice your wallet will thank you for too.

Featured Suzuki Alto Review

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Suzuki Alto Review

Before Suzuki discontinued it in 2014, the Alto had been around in one form or another since the 1980s, but we’re focusing here on the final iteration that ran from 2009 to 2014.…

White Suzuki Alto Body

A closer look at the Suzuki Alto

Get more info on Suzuki Alto specs and prices in the table below.

Alto VIII

Engine Introduced Bodytype
0.7 (49 Hp) 2014 Hatchback
0.7 (52 Hp) Automatic 2014 Hatchback
0.7 (49 Hp) 4WD 2014 Hatchback
0.7 (52 Hp) 4WD Automatic 2014 Hatchback
1.0 5MT (68 Hp) 2009 Hatchback
1.0 4AT (68 Hp) 2009 Hatchback
0.7 i 12V (46 Hp) 1998 Hatchback
0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) 1998 Hatchback
1.1 i 16V D (62 Hp) Automatic 2001 Hatchback
0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) Automatic 1998 Hatchback
1.1 i 16V D (62 Hp) 2001 Hatchback
1.0 (53 Hp) 1994 Hatchback
0.8 (SB308/CA) (39 Hp) 1984 Hatchback
0.8 (39 Hp) 1979 Hatchback
0.8 (SS80F,SS80G) (39 Hp) 1979 Hatchback

Alto VIII 

Performance & Engine

Engine Drivetrain Power (hp)
0.7 (49 Hp) Front wheel drive 49
0.7 (52 Hp) Automatic Front wheel drive 52
0.7 (49 Hp) 4WD All wheel drive (4×4) 49
0.7 (52 Hp) 4WD Automatic All wheel drive (4×4) 52
1.0 5MT (68 Hp) Front wheel drive 68
1.0 4AT (68 Hp) Front wheel drive 68
0.7 i 12V (46 Hp) Front wheel drive 46
0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) Front wheel drive 54
1.1 i 16V D (62 Hp) Automatic Front wheel drive 62
0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) Automatic Front wheel drive 54
1.1 i 16V D (62 Hp) Front wheel drive 62
1.0 (53 Hp) 53
0.8 (SB308/CA) (39 Hp) 39
0.8 (39 Hp) 39
0.8 (SS80F,SS80G) (39 Hp) 39

Alto VIII 

Fuel Economy & Emissions

Engine Fuel Type Tank Capacity (L)
0.7 (49 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 27
0.7 (52 Hp) Automatic Petrol (Gasoline) 27
0.7 (49 Hp) 4WD Petrol (Gasoline) 27
0.7 (52 Hp) 4WD Automatic Petrol (Gasoline) 27
1.0 5MT (68 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 35
1.0 4AT (68 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 35
0.7 i 12V (46 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 30
0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 30
1.1 i 16V D (62 Hp) Automatic Petrol (Gasoline) 35
0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) Automatic Petrol (Gasoline) 30
1.1 i 16V D (62 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline) 35
1.0 (53 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline)
0.8 (SB308/CA) (39 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline)
0.8 (39 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline)
0.8 (SS80F,SS80G) (39 Hp) Petrol (Gasoline)

Alto VIII 

Dimensions & Boot Space

Engine Length Width
0.7 (49 Hp) 3395 1475
0.7 (52 Hp) Automatic 3395 1475
0.7 (49 Hp) 4WD 3395 1475
0.7 (52 Hp) 4WD Automatic 3395 1475
1.0 5MT (68 Hp) 3500 1600
1.0 4AT (68 Hp) 3500 1600
0.7 i 12V (46 Hp) 3395 1475
0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) 3395 1475
1.1 i 16V D (62 Hp) Automatic 3495 1475
0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) Automatic 3395 1475
1.1 i 16V D (62 Hp) 3495 1475
1.0 (53 Hp)
0.8 (SB308/CA) (39 Hp)
0.8 (39 Hp)
0.8 (SS80F,SS80G) (39 Hp)

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